Genome-Wide Association Study of Cuticle and Lipid Droplet Properties of Cucumber ( L.) Fruit.

The fruit surface is a critical first line of defense against environmental stress. Overlaying the fruit epidermis is the cuticle, comprising a matrix of cutin monomers and waxes that provides protection and mechanical support throughout development. The epidermal layer of the cucumber ( L.

Morphological and Genetic Diversity of Cucumber ( L.) Fruit Development.

Cucumber ( L.) fruits, which are eaten at an immature stage of development, can vary extensively in morphological features such as size, shape, waxiness, spines, warts, and flesh thickness. Different types of cucumbers that vary in these morphological traits are preferred throughout the world.

QTL and Transcriptomic Analyses Implicate Cuticle Transcription Factor as a Source of Natural Variation for Epidermal Traits in Cucumber Fruit.

The fruit surface is a unique tissue with multiple roles influencing fruit development, post-harvest storage and quality, and consumer acceptability. Serving as the first line of protection against herbivores, pathogens, and abiotic stress, the surface can vary markedly among species, cultivars within species, and developmental stage. In this study we explore developmental changes and natural variation of cucumber ( L.